Physics and Joint Schools
Average intake: Six
Tutors and Lecturers
- Dr Tony Weidberg, Tutorial Fellow in Physics
- Dr Andrei Starinets, Tutorial Fellow in Physics
- Dr Devinder Sivia, Stipendiary Lecturer in Mathematics for the Sciences
- Dr Georg Viehhauser, Stipendiary Lecturer in Physics
Additional Fellows
- Professor Katherine Blundell, Supernumerary Fellow in Astrophysics
- Dr Katherine Horton , Junior Research Fellow in Physics
Selection Criteria
- Physics
- Physics and Philosophy - please see criteria for Physics and for Philosophy
More about Physics at St John's
- St John's Physics students study in the Oxford Physics Department, which combines an outstanding research record with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, including tutorials.
- Tutorials are led by active researchers who are passionate about teaching and able to draw connections between the course and their current research in a range of fields.
- Students are encouraged to think critically, work out problems independently, and formulate their own questions to develop a deep understanding of the subject.
- St John's is unique amongst Oxford Colleges in having very recently appointed a Fellow - Dr Devinder Sivia - in 'Mathematics for the Sciences' who provides all the first year college teaching in Mathematics for Physics building on his unrivalled experience and expertise. Dr Sivia has published successful textbooks at this level (and beyond). He also holds a corresponding position in the University.
- Undergraduates have excellent opportunities to learn about current research, not only through their lectures and tutorials but also by working with tutors on research projects during the vacations.
- St. John's attracts excellent physics students who work well together in a friendly, mutually supportive atmosphere.
- There are many opportunities for physicists to socialise formally and informally with one another, postgraduate students, and researchers, including regularly held subject dinners.
- Physicists are very highly valued by employers because of their ability to apply physical ideas to real world problems. They are employed in a wide variety of fields, including electronics, manufacturing, finance, accountancy, academia, and the public sector.
